Xanthan Gum Free Lemon-Basil Mint Green Tea
Bright, herby, and refreshingly citrusy, this green tea drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week. Fresh mint and basil steep right alongside the tea bags, layering in a cool, garden-fresh complexity that no bottled beverage can touch. Raw honey brings gentle sweetness, and a squeeze of real lemon juice ties everything together with just the right amount of zing. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — tea, herbs, honey, lemon, water — there's nothing processed or additive-laden hiding in the mix, making it a completely clean pour. Keeping the water temperature at 175°F is the key move here; it coaxes out the delicate flavor of the green tea without any bitterness creeping in. Serve it over ice straight away or let it chill in the fridge for a few hours so the flavors deepen even further. It's simple, stunning, and exactly the kind of drink that makes you feel like you have your life together.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1–2 lemons)
For serving
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
- ice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to 175°F (80°C) in a small saucepan — just below a simmer, with small bubbles beginning to form at the bottom. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the green tea bags, mint leaves, and basil leaves to the hot water. Steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is a clear golden-green and the herbs are fragrant. Do not steep longer, as the tea can turn bitter.
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